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How do you say "watch out" in Russian?
Осторожно
Ostorozhno
In Russian, "watch out" is Осторожно (Ostorozhno).
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Pronunciation
Try Ostorozhno for the sound, with your voice pushing up on "ozh", so the ending comes out almost clipped. Take it slowly the first few times until the rhythm feels natural.
Writing and usage
Осторожно is written using cyrillic. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
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How to remember Осторожно
Let "tor" in "Ostorozhno" act as a shortcut to "watch out" in your memory. Say the mnemonic aloud a couple of times to lock it in.
Related words
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- how do you say this Как это сказать
- i would like to order Я хотел бы заказать
- is there a discount Есть ли скидка?
- where can i buy tickets Где можно купить билеты
- what time does it open Во сколько она открывается
- what time does it close Во сколько оно закрывается
- can i have the menu Можно меню
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Questions about Осторожно
How do you pronounce Осторожно?
Try Ostorozhno for the sound, with your voice pushing up on "ozh", so the ending comes out almost clipped. Take it slowly the first few times until the rhythm feels natural.
Is Осторожно formal or casual?
Осторожно is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Осторожно used in Russian?
Осторожно is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (watch out).
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"Watch out" in other languages
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